The Cartographers’ Guild is a forum created by and for map makers and aficionados, a place where every aspect of cartography can be admired, examined, learned, and discussed. Our membership consists of professional designers and artists, hobbyists, and amateurs—all are welcome to join and participate in the quest for cartographic skill and knowledge.

Although we specialize in maps of fictional realms, as commonly used in both novels and games (both tabletop and role-playing), many Guild members are also proficient in historical and contemporary maps. Likewise, we specialize in computer-assisted cartography (such as with GIMP, Adobe apps, Campaign Cartographer, Dundjinni, etc.), although many members here also have interest in maps drafted by hand.

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Happy to be here

Hi all, I've been aware of this site and done some lurking for a couple of years, but I'm finally going to take the plunge and get involved. I'm a Photoshop user who has been making maps for online Risk-clones for a few years, but I'd like to add some skills to my tool kit and I think this may the place to start. I look forward to working with you all, and I hope to have an entry in this month's Clouds competition (I guess I'd better get to work).

Below is some of my more recent work... actually this i just an excuse to figure out how to properly upload/post here, but it'll give some flavor as to what I do. Most of my work has a specific time stamp on it, such as the art deco-flavored Sci Fi Mars map.